Research Terpene-based drugs could be the future of painkillers, researchers say Several of the common smell-producing compounds in cannabis are associated with analgesic properties, and have attractive safety profiles Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 19, 2021
Health and Safety Can psilocybin help smokers quit? Johns Hopkins to study impact with NIH grant It’s the first federal grant to be awarded for psychedelic treatment research in 50 years Kathryn TindaleOctober 19, 2021
Business 80% of patients report reduced symptoms after using cannabis oil: Khiron study Taking sublingual oils proved beneficial for chronic pain, nausea, anxiety and a list of other common ailments Natalia Buendia CalvilloOctober 7, 2021
Canada New Brunswick gives illicit weed failing grades on potency and contaminants On average, unregulated bud tested had 10%-lower THC than advertised Nick LabaOctober 1, 2021
News Reduced movement via smartphone data indicates cannabis intoxication with 90% accuracy, researchers say A study linked self reports of being stoned with time and movement in young adults Nick LabaSeptember 28, 2021
Canada Study on increased post-legalization cannabis ICU visits in youth ‘misleading’ The research relied on an inaccurate timeframe and didn't distinguish between legal and illegal products, critics say Natalia Buendia CalvilloSeptember 14, 2021
Cannabis Regular cannabis consumption linked to ‘small’ increase in heart attack risk: study Researchers say their intention isn't to fearmonger, but to educate the public on potential risks Natalia Buendia CalvilloSeptember 9, 2021
Canada Legalizing weed didn’t put more Canadian drivers in hospital: study Concerns were raised that cannabis would spike accidents, especially among youth, but data show otherwise Natalia Buendia CalvilloSeptember 3, 2021
Cannabis US DEA suggests big increase of cannabis and psilocybin production for research The agency says it supports research into the substances and it's necessary for the FDA to approve new quotas Kathryn TindaleSeptember 1, 2021
Health and Safety Cannabis can help reduce tobacco and nicotine use, study shows According to Canadian researchers, cannabis can help people cut the country's most fatal dependency Natalia Buendia CalvilloAugust 31, 2021